Development of a full project proposal through a stakeholder workshop and interviews conducted with the concerned stakeholders, undertaking an initial survey of the two proposed project sites (watershed areas) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, including preliminary information gathering for the full project to be later implemented. The project is being developed in support of Local Agenda 21 pilot projects being conducted in the project area and to show a way for the enhancement of water bodies as well as to provide local communities with an understanding of how to inventory sources of pollution, in particular greenhouse gas emissions from mobile and stationary sources within the watershed areas.

Project Snapshot

Grantee:

Centre for Environmental Technologies

Country:

Malaysia

Area Of Work:

Multifocal Area

Operational Phase:

Phase 2

Grant Amount:

US$ 2,000.00

Co-Financing Cash:

Co-Financing in-Kind:

Project Number:

MAL/00/07

Start Date:

1/2001

End Date:

6/2001

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

Project Characteristics and Results

Gender Focus

Community stakeholder meetings will involve the men and women of the Petaling Jaya community.

Capacity - Building Component

Consultations were conducted with local community representatives and volunteers to develop an understanding of how to inventory the development activities within the two watershed areas that give rise to greenhouse gas emissions. The full project will include activities to demonstrate the viability of an innovative approach in monitoring, caring for neighbourhood natural water bodies, alerting authorities where necessary to ensure continued maintenance of a watershed eco-system, prevention of pollution, and enhancement of water quality over time.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

Discussed on a one-on-one basis by NGO and project participants over the course of the planning grant period.

Notable Community Participation

Local community members will be involved at all stages of the initial planning and design of the stream/pond watch programme during the planning grant stage.